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IFS Securities (IFS) announces today the appointment of Charles R. Jones, CPA, as Managing Director, Healthcare Equity Research. In this role, Jones will lead research coverage on medical devices, healthcare services and diagnostics.

A healthcare analyst with 15 years in the industry, his experience includes overall initiations, buy recommendations and published best ideas. Jones’ background includes serving previously as VP, Senior Institutional Equity Research Analyst, Healthcare Technology for Dougherty Markets and for Barrington Research Associates.

“We are excited to have Charles Jones join our team. He has a passion for the healthcare industry and his successful track record of consistently generating returns well in excess of the healthcare industry will be a valuable asset to IFS and our clients,” Alex McKenzie, President and CEO, said.

Jones obtained a B.A. in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington; and a Masters of Accounting from the University of Texas Austin. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses.

IFS has two platforms, an independent advisor network that caters to retail clients throughout the U.S. and a capital markets division for institutional and corporate clients.